Macon, Mississippi

Population Data for Macon, MS:

Population – 8255
Male – 47.14 %
Female – 52.86 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 30.03 %
Hispanic – 1.09 %
African American – 68.89 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.22 %
Asian – 0.13 %

Geographic Data for Macon, Mississippi:

Population Density – 20.89 per sq. mi
Elevation – 178 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Macon:

In Elementary School – 1,141 (50.96 %)
In High School – 599 (26.75 %)
In College – 283 (12.64 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 446 (8.92 %)
Associate’s Degree – 169 (3.38 %)
Some College, No Degree – 700 (14.00 %)
High School Graduate – 1,497 (29.93 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 929 (18.58 %)

Employment and Household Data for Macon, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 43.59 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 5.04 %
Unemployment Level – 10.36 %

Median Household Income – $22,912.00
Average Household Size – 2.80

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 31.05 %
2 Vehicles – 27.39 %
3 or more Vehicles – 13.57 %

Average Cost to Rent in Macon - $279 per month